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| Tim7139 |
10-19-2014 06:59 AM |
Side gapping spark plugs
I understand the thinking behind this, but how many owners actually take the time to alter their plugs. Any care to share any experiences, pluses or issues for what is primarily a street driven car? Curious minds want to know.
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| bobcowan |
10-19-2014 08:38 AM |
Not sure what you mean by "side tapping". But I use a standard Autolite copper core plug, gapped to .040".
I have used a Autolite racing plug, which has a cut back ground strap. I don't think it made any difference, though.
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Yes, Who is this "Side Tapping" you speak of?
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| bingo2 |
10-19-2014 09:19 AM |
I think he may mean "Side Gapping"; this along with indexing may provide a small increase in horsepower and torque and will most likely go unnoticed by the butt dyno.
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| Tim7139 |
10-19-2014 11:48 AM |
My apologies, I thought my edit for "gapping" took, but I ran out and it bounced.
Of course I meant side gapping.
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| Jeff Frigo |
10-19-2014 01:36 PM |
Do you mean indexing?
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| RICK LAKE |
10-19-2014 03:03 PM |
Index and trimming ground bridge
tim7139 I have done both. I think it helps with power and also keeps the spark plug cleaner. I run 1 range colder that what spec is. I also run an "E" coil that puts out 70k volts. The coil also has an effect on the spark plugs. I like the copper contacts in the distributor. The jury is still out on using livewires. these have a capacitor in the end of each plug wire and help make silly spark. There was a test done that showed a 3-5 hp gain. Rick L.
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| Tim7139 |
10-19-2014 05:21 PM |
Thanks. Not really looking at the power angle primarily just a good clean burn, got the hot coil but, hey, every little bit helps.
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